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Rogers Baldwin Holmes

Jacksonville, Florida

1921 - 2018

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HOLMES The City of Jacksonville lost one of its true champions with the passing of Rogers Baldwin ("Tiger") Holmes, 97, on Wednesday, November 28, 2018. Tiger, nicknamed so because of his feistiness as a football team manager while at Robert E. Lee High School, was born in Jacksonville...

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A man who will be missed by so many! Tiger flew with my dad, Lou Pepper in WWII and the friendship flourished for decades. Tiger was an important friend throughout my dad's life & their phone call a highlight for Lou and me too after my dad passed away. God bless.

He was such a great friend since childhood of my Dad S Bryan Jennings Jr. we always enjoyed being around Tiger. Quite a human being. My condolences to your family. Rebecca Pantelis

Tiger was a true friend and an inspiration to all who had the privilege to know him. I had many political conversations, rode in his helicopter, laughed at his jokes and loved Tiger for the goodness in his heart. My sincere condolences to the family. God bless and keep you during this time.

Leighton and family : What an extraordinary man to know and love. Your family has been truly blessed with your time spent, I know he ,in turn, was very proud of you. May The Lord give each of you comfort during this season of healing.
Susie Schondelmaier

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

My sincerest condolences to his family. I had the privielge of meeting him many years ago. His assistance led to one of my family members achieving his dream. Many thanks, Tiger. Rest in peace until His return.

To Mary Ellen and the rest of the Holmes family, I extend my heartfelt condolences. Mr. Holmes was the epitome of swimming and embodied so many attributes that are valued especially in swimmers. Whether is was seeking a world-class natatorium for Jacksonville, sponsoring swim clubs, or being an inspirational swimmer for many decades, Tiger was Tiger way before Mr. Woods made the name fashionable. He belongs on a Mount Rushmore of swimming with fellow icons like Doc Counsilman, Rowdy...

Tiger - I will miss our conversations and wish we had more time to get together. You were so blessed to have such a wonderful family, and to have been able to fly as - and with - the best pilots in the world. Thanks to you for all you have done for Jacksonville!!! May God bless you and your family and provide them with peace.